Katie McGill discusses her childhood growing up in rural Mint Hill, North Carolina and her involvement in the Wilmore Community Garden. Mrs. McGill was raised by her grandparents Samuel and Ester Stafford, and explained that her entire family worked at a dairy farm that provided milk to the Mint Hill community. In addition to working at the dairy farm, the family grew all their own food at their home, which was why Mrs. McGill learned to garden at such an early age. Mrs. McGill explains that her early involvement in the Wilmore Community Garden stemmed from her deep love of gardening, which she compares to therapy. Other topics discussed include school desegregation and Mrs. McGill's personal gardening tips.